Boston College Reaches South Bend Before FAA Flight Halt

Boston College’s football team reached South Bend ahead of its Week 11 game against Notre Dame, avoiding travel disruption from a nationwide halt to flights on November 13. The stoppage followed communication issues at regional air traffic control hubs and affected travel plans for several college teams, officials and television crews.

The Eagles were the only Boston College Athletics team scheduled to compete outside Massachusetts, Rhode Island or New York over the weekend. Other teams had nearby events, including cross country at the NCAA Northeast Regionals in Bethpage, New York, and a fencing meet in Providence, Rhode Island. The school’s hockey teams also had two-game series scheduled, while volleyball was set to host Florida State and Miami and men’s basketball was due to play New Hampshire on Sunday.

All visiting Atlantic Coast Conference football teams had arrived at their destinations for the weekend, ESPN reporter Pete Thamel noted. Teams still unable to travel included Arizona, Baylor, Kansas State and Utah (Big 12); Texas, Ole Miss and Tennessee (SEC); Washington, Minnesota and Purdue (Big Ten); and North Texas, Oregon State and Wyoming. The flight stoppage disrupted plans as teams prepared for their scheduled games.